22. And if to live in the flesh [is] to me a fruit of work, then what shall I choose? I know not;
23. for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,
24. and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,
25. and of this being persuaded, I have known that I shall remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith,
26. that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence again to you.
27. Only worthily of the good news of the Christ conduct ye yourselves, that, whether having come and seen you, whether being absent I may hear of the things concerning you, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul, striving togetherfor the faith of the good news,